Jefferson Davis County
Jefferson Davis Parish is located in southwestern Louisiana as part of the Acadiana region, known for its Cajun and Creole culture. It was established in 1912 and named in honor of Jefferson Davis, the President of the Confederate States during the Civil War. The parish spans approximately 651.5 square miles and has an estimated population of 32,277. Its parish seat is Jennings, which is also the largest city in the parish.
The court system in Jefferson Davis Parish consists of the District, City, and Justice of the Peace Courts. The District Court is part of the Louisiana 31st Judicial District Court tasked with handling all major civil, criminal, and probate cases. It provides specialized services such as Drug Court and Family Court to address specific legal issues. It also hears appeals from lower courts within the parish. The City Courts in Jennings and other municipalities deal with criminal cases that do not require a jury trial, small claims, juvenile matters, misdemeanors, ordinances, and traffic violations. Their jurisdiction typically includes civil cases involving disputes under $30,000. At the same time, the Justice of the Peace Courts handles small claims cases, general civil claims involving amounts within financial limits, as well as certain minor civil matters.
Jefferson Davis Parish public court records are the official documentation of legal proceedings and other judicial activities generated within the county. These records serve as historical evidence for future judgments. They include documents such as:
- Civil records
- Criminal records
- Traffic violations records
- Family law records
- Probate records
The Louisiana Public Records Law allows access to these records, though certain documents such as records on juvenile or sealed cases, are restricted.
Court records for Jefferson Davis Parish are maintained by the Clerk of Court's Office and can be accessed in person or online through subscription-based portals, such as the Clerk Connect Portal. Requests for specific documents can also be made via email, phone, or by visiting the Clerk's Office at:
Jefferson Davis Parish Clerk of Court
300 State Street
Jennings, LA 70546
Phone: (337) 824-1160
Email: info@jeffdavisclerk.org
Fees for obtaining physical or certified copies of court records vary, typically charged per page or certification.
